1986 Fairlady Z31 VG20 Turbo 5MT, Engine Trouble, Restoration History

1986 Nissan Fairlady Z31 2by2, 2.0L VG20 turbo, 5-speed manual, silver, 252,000 km actual mileage, right-hand drive, 2-door, 4-seater. Seller states the engine runs without issue when cold but develops severe vibration between 2,000–3,000 rpm after warming up; smooth above 3,000 rpm. Fuel mixture may be lean; exhaust becomes very hot. Engine risk of seizure; vehicle cannot be driven under its own power. Passenger-side frame rusted and repaired by seller. Manual transmission reverse gear difficult to engage. Left door hard to open, right door hard to close. Trunk difficult to open. Door mirror rubber degraded. Right front fender has paint unevenness. Air conditioning non-functional. Nismo LSD worn out. Front stabilizer bushings degraded, loose. Car has repair history and no current vehicle inspection (shaken). Inspection valid until November 7, 2026; liability insurance until December 1. Power steering boots torn. Seller is in Sado Island and cannot arrange overland transport; ocean transport to Niigata port available for ¥25,000 (buyer responsible for onward land transport). Sold as-is, no returns, no warranty.

Engine has severe warm-running vibration at 2,000–3,000 rpm and cannot self-propel due to seizure risk. Multiple mechanical and trim issues: transmission reverse difficult, doors and trunk stiff, mirror rubber degraded, AC broken, Nismo LSD worn, front stabilizer bushings loose, right fender paint uneven, power steering boots torn, and passenger-side frame previously rusted (repaired by seller). Repair history on record.